Why do teachers give UNIT tests? (Not Chapter tests)?

Question

OMG, I have a MAJOR bio UNIT test on 3 chapters, and its going to take the rest of my life to study for it (and its tomorrow)! Why do teachers do this?

Answer 1

Well, my teacher says it is his job to bring my grade down.

Answer 2

Most teachers give both. First the chapter tests and then from the chapter tests they make up the unit tests. Their reasoning is sound since the hope is that you LEARN, and giving the unit test will be a great review of the chapters you supposedly studied before. If and when you get to college, you will have semester (half year) exams that last from 1-3 hours. Be thankful your teacher is preparing you for what you will face in the future.



Now stop complaining and get to work studying for that unit test. You will do well!

Answer 3

Because Chapter test only assess what is in that chapter, for example... graphing quadratic equations. But a unit test assess your cumlative knowledge of the whole subject. For example, Quadratic Equations. this includes solving, graphing, domain, range and other issues for that one topic. It is sort of like a final exam for a particular topic.

....We do not give them to bring your grade down either. :)

Answer 4

maybe its the same consept as cell phones. why do they call minutes units?

Answer 5

just to make u thoough in the subject

Answer 6

because thay can and they are lazy